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COVID-19 emergency HOS exemption lapses
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has chosen not to renew its Covid-19 emergency declaration that had been in place since March 2020 and provided some regulatory relief (primarily HOS-related) for carriers and drivers transporting certain commodities as part of the emergency relief efforts like vaccines, food supplies, etc. The declaration, which the agency had renewed several times over the past two years, expired on October 15th. According to the FMCSA's website, "There a
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FMCSA contemplating electronic vehicle identification tags
Among its flurry of recently-published notices, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced it is seeking comments on whether the agency should amend its regulations to require "every commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operating in interstate commerce to be equipped with electronic identification (ID) technology capable of wirelessly communicating a unique ID number when queried by a Federal or State motor carrier safety enforcement personnel." The agency's notice is a resp
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Trucksafe addresses personal conveyance use in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently addressed personal conveyance misuse and its consequences in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine. The following is an excerpt from that article. Click the link below to read the full article. There’s nothing quite as amorphous as personal conveyance in FMCSA’s safety regulations.Personal conveyance (also called PC) describes time spent by regulated drivers operating commercial vehicles for personal use in off-duty status. PC time is not counted against the
FMCSA declares regional emergency due to Midwest BP refinery fire
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a Regional Emergency Declaration in response to the "the unanticipated shutdown of the BP Whiting refinery as a result of a fire on August 24, 2022 that affects the supply of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel throughout the Affected States." According to sources, the fire affected utilities to multiple units at BP's largest Midwest refinery and has caused a tightening in the regional wholesale supply of fuel. The FMCSA's declaratio
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BREAKING: SCOTUS denies review in AB5 case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday (6/30) formally denied a petition by the California Trucking Association to review a California federal court's ruling on the controversial 2019 legislation known as AB5. That legislation codifies the so-called "ABC Test" employment classification test in California, making it nearly impossible for carriers to continue to use independent contractor drivers within the state. The court's decision will bring to an end the injunction that has been in place for near
Trucksafe tackles compliance myths on Tow Business Podcast
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Tow Business Podcast to tackle some of the biggest compliance myths permeating the towing industry. Catch the episode below or wherever you get your podcasts to hear Brandon address the following topics: • How Trucksafe got started • What services Trucksafe offers • Understanding interstate vs. intrastate commerce • The importance of vehicle/combination weight • Exemptions available to towing companies • ELD use for towing companies
Trucksafe featured on Haulin' Notes podcast
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman and Jerad Childress recently joined Susan Ogle of Canal Insurance's Haulin' Notes podcast to highlight Trucksafe's exciting new initiatives, including: • Trucksafe Academy - Our state-of-the-art, online training platform for fleet owners, safety managers, drivers, and third parties. • Trucksafe LIVE! - A monthly livestream where Trucksafe and its industry-expert guests address the hot-button issues impacting highway transportation. • The Trucksafe Compliance Network
Trucksafe joins Safe as Truck podcast to discuss HOS
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman recently joined LogRock on its Safe as Truck podcast to discuss common hours-of-service violations and how to avoid them. In particular, Brandon addresses common pain points like personal conveyance, unidentified driving time, and ELD-related violations. Catch the replay below!
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins "Taking the Hire Road"
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the "Taking the Hire Road" podcast, a DriverReach and FreightWaves production, to discuss the intersection between DOT compliance and driver recruiting. Catch the replay below!
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